💧 Water and Power · U.S. Virgin Islands
WAPA said all territorywide feeders were energized as crews worked isolated outages after Tropical Storm Ernesto
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said on August 17, 2024, that all feeders across the territory had been energized four days after Tropical Storm Ernesto, while crews continued working on isolated and pocket outages.
WAPA said line crews were clearing trees, replacing poles and responding to trouble calls.
On St. Thomas, the authority said a significant portion of Feeder 6A had been restored on the morning of August 17. Crews were then prioritizing isolated outages on Feeders 7B, 7A and 9C, along with other trouble calls across the island.
On St. Croix, WAPA said crews were prioritizing portions of 10B in the Rainforest, 4A in Sion Hill, 8B in La Grange and Hams Bluff, and 2A in Tide Village, while continuing tree clearing and pole repairs tied to isolated outages.
On St. John, the authority said about 160 customers remained without service in isolated outages on Feeders 7E and 9E.
WAPA also said water pressure on St. Croix was still being monitored for customers in Estate Whim, Hannah’s Rest and Frederiksted town. The authority said all pump stations across the territory were operating at full capacity, and that pressure in higher elevations was beginning to normalize as water storage tank levels increased.